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Opinion

Food affects your health, but it also impacts the Earth

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 15, 2019

All bodies are beautiful. Earth, on the other hand, hasn’t been looking so hot — unless you count global warming, of course. Whether it’s carbon dioxide emissions or the burning of one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, we’re making the world uglier every day. At this point, it seems we don’t really have a grasp on what’s important, especially when it comes to food.

News

D’Andra Mull announced as new VP for Student Affairs

By Kyle Wood | Oct. 15, 2019

After a six-month search, UF selected a new vice president for student affairs.

City and Wawa officials hoist a ceremonial shovel of dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for one of five Wawa locations opening up in Gainesville in the next year.

Metro

Wawa coming to Gainesville as early as April 2020

By Alex DeLuca | Oct. 15, 2019

A Philadelphia-based convenience store with a cult-like following is coming to Gainesville next year.

News

IASA finds a new way to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

By Meghan McGlone | Oct. 15, 2019

A recently developed club helped spark a new tradition on campus for celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Rhyan Nedobity, a 19-year-old UF accounting sophomore, carves a pumpkin monday during the Pumpkin Palooza Leadership Venture at the Heavener Hall courtyard. Hosted by the Warrington Diplomats, the organization holds events that focus on professional development every semester.

Metro

Gainesville church to host sixth annual Buy A Pumpkin Feed a Child

By Priya Dames | Oct. 15, 2019

A pumpkin bought in Gainesville can help a child in the Bahamas.

Carla Collazo, a 16-year-old from Puerto Rico, leads her veiled-fan dance group for Iglesia Casa Del Alfarero, or Potter's House Church, during the Downtown Latino Festival in Bo Diddley Plaza Saturday afternoon.

News

Gainesville holds 17th annual Downtown Latino Festival

By Priya Dames | Oct. 14, 2019

Visitors to Downtown Gainesville this weekend may have been surprised to see a man waving an American flag trotting atop a Paso Fino horse.

Sports

Florida rallies to finish 5th at Stanford Intercollegiate

By Jack Braverman | Oct. 13, 2019

It was a tale of two rounds for the Gators women’s golf team this weekend in Northern California.

The Gators defense came up short against a strong LSU offense, as they allowed the Tigers to score 21 points in the second half, which was the most any team has notched against Florida so far this season.

Sports

Losing to LSU changes nothing

By Sam Campisano | Oct. 13, 2019

Realistically, what were the expectations for this Florida team going into the season?

Redshirt junior opposite attacker Holly Carlton (right) and sophomore setter Marlie Monserez (left) combined for 46 assists on Saturday against the Texas A&M Aggies.

Sports

Florida takes down Texas A&M in 5-set matchup

By Mari Faiello | Oct. 13, 2019

A smooth start and a rocky middle left an uncertain result for Florida’s volleyball team Sunday afternoon.

The Gators lead the SEC in sacks and turnovers, yet, they didn't add any to their resume following the 42-28 loss in Death Valley.

Sports

Florida's season isn't derailed by loss to Tigers

By Kyle Wood | Oct. 13, 2019

Adversity is nothing new to the Gators football team. The rash of injuries to key players on both sides of the ball has been well documented, but a loss is something Florida hasn’t swallowed in quite some time.

Freshman midfielder Laney Steed notched a game-tying goal in Florida’s 4-2 win over Kentucky, which marked the first goal of her collegiate career.

Sports

Florida bounces back with conference victory over Kentucky

By Bryan Matamoros | Oct. 13, 2019

Florida’s soccer team was in the midst of a six-game winning streak before Ole Miss came to Gainesville and took down the Gators on Thursday. It was UF’s first loss since Sept. 8 when it fell to Central Florida in the sixth fixture of the season.

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UF celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with new Indigenous-American Student Association

By April Rubin | Oct. 13, 2019

Matthew Diaz didn’t feel represented at UF, so he made a space for students like him.

Matteo Lane speaks to students during Gator nights Oct. 11, at the Reitz Union.

News

Comedian Lane performs at UF National Coming Out Day

By Emma McAvoy | Oct. 13, 2019

Comedian Matteo Lane’s didn’t have to come out. His job said it all.

Brian Patrick Smith was outside University Auditorium Thursday night among among protestors who were protesting against Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle's speech. Richard Tate was arrested after taking Smith's "Make America Great Again" cap.

Metro

The story behind the scuffle: UF grad assistant arrested after snatching MAGA hat

By Dana Cassidy and April Rubin | Oct. 13, 2019

While hundreds protested Donald Trump Jr. and senior campaign adviser Kimberly Guilfoyle’s speech Thursday, a confrontation between two men led to a UF graduate assistant’s arrest.

UF Chi Phi house, which is on interim suspension following allegations of hazing.

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Chi Phi suspended from campus following hazing allegations

By Hope Dean | Oct. 13, 2019

UF’s Chi Phi chapter is on interim suspension after allegations of hazing were reported to the fraternity’s national office and UF administration.

Schuyler Bailar, 23, the first Division 1 NCAA trans-athlete speaks about his life Friday to students. His speech marked the culmination of events put on by Pride Student Union celebrating National Coming Out Day.

News

First NCAA Divison I transgender athlete speaks at UF

By Tien Le | Oct. 13, 2019

Schuyler Bailar thought he lost his Harvard acceptance before he even started college.

News

Taming involvement culture on campus

By Matthew Diaz | Oct. 13, 2019

About a week ago, I was in a discussion focusing on what made UF alumni special. I learned that several companies specifically seek out our alumni above all others, but I never learned why.

News

Questions to ask other than, “What are you going to do with that major?”

By Lauren Rousseau | Oct. 13, 2019

As college students, our majors are closely tied to our identities, whether we like to admit it or not.

In this Sept. 18, 2019, photo, a woman enters an exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. In the wake of a student group incident last spring when the world-class museum was accused of racism, the MFA has scrambled to make amends. It has created a new position, senior director of inclusion, in an effort to become a more deliberately diverse organization. In a nod to the need for greater gender equity, it has given over an entire wing to female artists in "Women Take the Floor," an exhibition timed to coincide with next year's centennial of U.S. women winning the right to vote. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Opinion

The problems that come after #MeToo

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 13, 2019

No one likes being ignored. It’s one of the most annoying things you can do to a person, other than completely misinterpreting something they’ve said. This is especially annoying when it relates to one of the most important movements in modern history.

The construction of the Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence is projected to cost more than $70 million, which is $20 million more than its projected cost. The building is located between the Reitz Union and Weimer Hall, and it will house study rooms and labs.

News

UF surpasses two historically black universities in most African American female engineering faculty nationwide

By Chasity Maynard | Oct. 13, 2019

Denise Simmons sees herself reflected in her students, and she hopes her students feel the same.